shaking intensity
Pop. density
Note: The map shows areas with a shaking intensity of 3 or higher, which the USGS defines as “weak,” but earthquakes may be felt outside of the marked areas. new york times
A moderately strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mexico on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The attack occurred at 9:19 a.m. Central Time about a mile southeast of Socoteacá de Leon, Mexico, agency data show.
Seismologists may revise reported earthquake magnitudes as they review available data. Additional information collected about the earthquake may allow USGS scientists to update shaking severity maps.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shaking intensity); LandScan (population density) via Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Note: Tremor categories are based on the modified Mercalli intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and within 7 days of the initial earthquake. All times above are Central Standard Time. Shake data is current as of Monday, May 4 at 11:36 AM ET. Aftershock data is as of 6:34 PM ET on Monday, May 4.
